What are the TB prevention measures?
The Key prevention measure is to find and treat all TB patients. Other measures include: Proper Ventilation: over crowded and poorly ventilated houses, public service vehicles, hostels, prisons, offices etc could be a source of TB infection. Proper and adequate lighting Good personal hygiene: Always cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief when coughing, spitting or sneezing. Stop Smoking: Smoking and exposure to second hand smoke attributes to 20% of the global TB Burden.
